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AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases.
ONCOLOGY BUSINESS UNIT
We’re all here to make an impact – to achieve our bold ambition of eliminating cancer as a cause of death.
In the Oncology Business Unit we relentlessly follow the science, challenging the status quo to deliver more effective treatments to patients in need. Our commitment means we purposefully push back the limits of knowledge to change the practice of medicine. To ensure no patient is left behind, no matter what stage of disease.
WHY JOIN MARKET ACCESS AT ASTRAZENECA?
Join a highly valued, strategic team that is fundamental in realizing the potential of our life-changing medicines. It’s through our work that AstraZeneca is able to ensure the right access is provided to our transformative medicines.
Working with new drugs, new treatment modalities, new digital approaches and ever-changing environments, it’s crucial that we remain flexible and on top of the detail. Running, thinking and acting fast to make smart decisions and get the right medicines to patients at the right time.
We lead the way for the industry with our pioneering valued-based agreements and Innovative Value Strategy solutions. It’s our determination and unwavering belief in the power of our medicines, and the science sitting behind them, that drives us to ensure their value is realized.
Inspired by our people, patients and pipeline, we work cross-functionally to leverage our shared skills, knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to change the way medicines are assessed and perceived, and turn ambitions into reality.
We’re pioneering Market Access innovations: this is the place to unlock opportunities and feed our love for the challenge. United by an unrivalled passion for patients and science and always performing at the top of our game.
GLOBAL PRICING AND MARKET ACCESS DIRECTOR – WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Be part of solid tumor early assets Oncology Market Access and Pricing (OMAP) team , leading on new technology assets including cell therapy –autologous, in-vivo and allogeneic and radioconjugates working in collaboration with early assets team including P&MA and Health Economics and Payer Evidence teams at the global, regional and local level. You will also represent OMAP on relevant Global project teams (GPTs) and where established Integrated Business Teams (IBTs) working with colleagues from brand strategy, commercial, regulatory, R&D and clinical teams.
Responsibilities Will Include
- Global Price and Market Access Strategy for Early Assets incl business development
- Robust pricing inputs and assumptions for investment decisions and internal forecasts with line of sight to commercialisation and ensure assumptions are aligned across the portfolio.
- Provide input and guidance on early Clinical Development Plans
- Provide input and guidance on regulatory trial designs, target product profiles and endpoints vs payer needs
- Develop national to regional to local access insights for cell and radio conjugates across geographies working in collaboration with AZ regional and country teams.
- Develop policy narratives to support access and reimbursement for cell and radioconjugates.
- Develop early value messages and claims that meet payer needs across regions and identify evidence gaps and solutions
- Matrix managea cross functional team to support the development of global price and market access strategy, and align with the payer evidence strategy
- Revise as needed pricing & market access strategies and value stories, to optimize the value of life cycle management opportunities.
- Drive the required payer insights to ensure robust and validated price & reimbursement strategies and ensure this is up to date with market dynamics including impact of any expected environment changes
- Plan launch and commercialisation activities, budget and timings to achieve global reimbursement and access and support transition.
- Graduate degree in biomedical science, business, or economics or similar.
- Previous experience with cell, gene therapy or radioconjugates
- Proven P&MA experience and a minimum of 7 years pharmaceutical or consulting experience.
- Oncology therapy area expertise is essential
- Relevant drug development and/or commercialization experience within the pharmaceutical/medical industry.
- Knowledge of the needs and expectations of national and regional payers, insurers, and commercial customers in our strategic markets.
- Ability to make reasoned decisions under pressure
- Ability to take people with you and bring the best out of others
- Excellence and precision in communication: credible and persuasive
- Experience working with clinicians, pharmacists and payers on evidence-based customer solutions, e.g. through working with local payers in EU or commercial customers in the US.
- Experience in a commercial strategy function, e.g. managed markets brand director, business development director, head of pricing/access.
- Experience constructing payer value stories and incorporating these into TPPs
- Experience in country or regional pharmaceutical role
AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives, fueled by partnerships both internally and externally. Our commitment to transforming cancer care goes beyond treatment; we shape the entire patient experience from diagnosis to survivorship. With access to industry-leading research, technology, and a pipeline like no other, you'll have the opportunity to accelerate your career while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives worldwide.
Ready to join us on this transformative journey? Apply now and be part of a team that's changing the future of cancer treatment!
Date Posted
24-Jul-2025
Closing Date
06-Aug-2025
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